bánh giò
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zɔ˨˩]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ jɔ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ jɔ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bánh giò means wood ear mushrooms and onion; and steamed in banana leaves.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bánh giò (one wood ear mushrooms and onion)
Meanings of bánh giò in English
Noun
- a pyramid-shaped savory dumpling in traditional Vietnamese cuisine, with a filling of seasoned ground pork, wood ear mushrooms and onion, wrapped in a dough made from glutinous rice flour, and steamed in banana leaves.
Etymology
bánh (“cake”) + giò (“meat paste”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bánh giò mean in English?
bánh giò (noun) means "wood ear mushrooms and onion; and steamed in banana leaves".
How do you pronounce bánh giò?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zɔ˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓan˦˥ jɔ˨˩]. Tones: bánh — rising tone (sắc), giò — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bánh giò?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bánh giò" (one wood ear mushrooms and onion).